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Real AI & Digital Transformation

by Thomas Erl

Insights, opinions and expert perspectives about the ever-changing world of AI, digital technology and digital transformation. Brought to you in a concise, to-the-point podcast series by LinkedIn Top Voice and best-selling IT author Thomas Erl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Advice for Business Leaders: Orchestrating Agents and People to Improve Customer Processes

    Thomas Erl speaks with Gijs in 't Veld, author of the newly published book "Leading the Customer-First Hybrid Enterprise," who shares his advice and insights for coordinating the involvement of AI agents and human workers in automated business operations. (Intro and outro music by Highet.) Hosted...

  2. The Real-World Impacts of AI-Assisted Coding

    Thanos Diacakis and Thomas Erl discuss the increasing popularity of AI-assisted coding and its effects on development teams and the software industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. How Agentic AI is Reshaping Consumer Relationships

    Lev Mazin shares his insights about how the use of autonomous agents is impacting how organizations relation to their customers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Ethics in AI

    The ever-increasing role of ethics in AI systems is discussed in this informative interview with Evan Schwartz, including ethics as they pertain to humans working with AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. How AI is Impacting Healthcare

    Learn about how the use of AI is transforming the healthcare industry in this insightful interview with Ghazenfer Mansoor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. The Impact of Physical AI on the Database Layer

    Physical AI introduces a new level data processing and consumption. This is something enterprise architectures need to be prepared for. Evan Kaplan provides insights and advice for how to reimagine your organization's database layer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. A Playbook for Vetting AI Projects

    Some AI projects are worthwhile, while others are not. Some will generate genuine business value, while others can result in losses. What's the best approach to assessing proposed AI projects? Matt Strippelhoff shares his insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. The Future of AI is Physical AI

    What is the status of physical AI? How will it change our lives? What are its known shortcomings? Thomas Erl interviews Sam Bigdeli and Tara Javidi to explore the on-going progress of integrating AI with the physical world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. Build or Buy with AI?

    Is it better to buy an AI system or build your own? What are the risks and advantages of either option? How fast is the commercial AI landscape changing? Luv Kapur provides advice and insights about this critical decision that more and more organizations need to face. Hosted on Acast. See...

  10. AI in the Cloud

    How has AI changed cloud infrastructure? How does cloud computing support AI? How do cloud providers use AI behind the scenes? Thomas Erl speaks with author and cloud architect Eric Barcelō about the current state of cloud-native AI capabilities and AI-enablement using cloud resources. Hosted on...

  11. Generating Source Code: Humans vs. AI or Humans with AI

    How good is generative AI at creating useful source code? How does its use affect programmers today, and how will it impact their profession in the future? Eric Müller shares insights on the advent of automated source code generation, its impact on developers and on how to achieve the right…

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  12. The Intersection of AI and Database Management

    Thomas Erl talks with Robert Buda about how AI innovations are reshaping database management technologies and practices. Robert provides his expert insights into how to best leverage AI systems and tools to manage data and database platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  13. The Top 3 Cybersecurity Trends in AI-Enabled Digital Transformations

    Thomas Erl speaks with Dr. Alex Heublein who provides new information about the top cybersecurity threats facing digital transformations today. Dr. Heublein provides insights on how to best mitigate these threats and further explains the expanding role of AI. Hosted on Acast. See…

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  14. Preparing for AGI: Looking Ahead to the Emergence of Artificial General Intelligence

    Viral Tripathi speaks with Thomas Erl about the anticipated emergence of Artificial General Intelligene (AGI) and how its adoption may take AI-enablement and AI capabilities to another level. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. Adopting AI: The Human Factor

    Nada Sanders talks with Thomas Erl about the impact AI is having on the workforce and also on how businesses interact with and relate to customers. She discusses key revelations from her book "The Humachine" and why it's important to focus on creating smarter systems of human-machine...

  16. Understanding Digital Adoption Platforms

    Kirshna Dunthoori explains digital adoption platforms or "DABs" and how they have helped automation improvements brought on by digital transformations become more accessible and more easily accepted by those in the workforce most impacted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. The Future of AI Integration in Business

    Ajay Malik shares his insights with Thomas Erl about how AI is changing the way companies are carrying out their business and how AI itself is becoming a more integral part of common business operations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. Governance with AI, Governance for AI

    In this podcast, Thomas Erl speaks with GRC expert Raghuram Srinivas about IT governance and the broader field of GRC, as they can apply to the use of AI and how AI itself can help enable improved governance and GRC within organizations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. Satellite Technology in the Age of Digital Transformation & AI

    Satellites provide a communication backbone that organizations around the world rely upon. In this insightful discussion with Rich Berliner, we explore the direction of satellite technology evolution in relation to AI, and the implications of these innovations on digital businesses. Hosted on...

  20. What You Need to Know about AI Architecture

    As AI becomes an increasingly prominent part of the IT mainstream and as organizations are faced with integrating AI systems with their IT enterprises, there is a growing need for IT professionals to understand the technology and architecture that underlies AI implementations. Thought leader…

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  21. How to Choose the Right Cloud Provider

    Thomas Erl speaks with cloud computing thought leader David Linthicum who shares practical advice and guidance on how to choose the right cloud provider for your business. David discusses the big three cloud vendors (Microsoft, Amazon, Google), as well as prominent second-tier cloud vendors (such...

  22. The Importance of AI Observability

    Thomas Erl speaks with Kunal Agarwal who delves into how and why AI observability practices and tools are becoming increasingly relevant and important to running functional and cost-effective AI solutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  23. How to Plan and Prepare for GenAI

    Thomas Erl speaks with Sidhant Rastogi who explains the pros and cons of Generative AI, as it impacts businesses and individuals. Sidhant further provides tips and considerations for organizations to prepare themselves for the potential impact of generative AI. Hosted on Acast. See...

  24. Improving the Customer Experience with a Digital First Approach

    Thomas Erl speaks with best-selling author Joe Wheeler who shares his Digital First approach to accelerating business success in the digital era using seven design strategies from the world's leading brands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. Planning for Cybersecurity in Digital Transformations

    Thomas Erl speaks with David Adeoye Abodunrin who provides his insights and recommendations on how to plan for and factor in cybersecurity requirements as part of digital transformation initiatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. Behavioral Design, Neuroscience & the Human Side of Digital Transformation

    Thomas Erl speaks with Pia Wendelbo who shares her insights regarding the human impact of digital transformation initiatives, both in terms staff within organizations undergoing digital transformations, as well as the external consumers impacted by enhanced customer-centricity initiatives. Hosted...

  27. A Digital Twin in Action: The Canada Line Project

    Thomas Erl speaks with Johan Germishuys (Director, Digital Solutions for Engineering Services Canada at SNC-Lavalin) who describes the Canada Line Digital Twin project that has established a framework for utilizing sensors to collect rail track data for the purpose of generating a digital twin…

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  28. Headless eCommerce and Digital Optimization

    Thomas Erl speaks with eCommerce expert Ryan Breen about how digital transformation relates to eCommerce, as well as the benefits of digital optimization and "headless" design in support of improving customer-centricity in eCommerce solutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  29. Cybersecurity in the Digital Age

    Thomas Erl interviews Cybersecurity expert Jeffrey Man who shares his insights into the current state of cybersecurity in digital transformations, and his predictions for where the cybersecurity industry is headed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. Future Cloud Architecture Part III: AI in the Cloud Today, Predictions for Tomorrow

    In the final part of Thomas Erl's interview with David Linthicum (best-selling author of "An Insider's Guide to Cloud Computing"), we address the state of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems being created for and used in clouds. David shares his experience with Cloud AI and reveals how he sees...

  31. Future Cloud Architecture Part II: Using Multicloud to Federate Cloud Applications

    In the second part of a three-part discussion with Thomas Erl and cloud computing visionary, David Linthicum, we delve into how we can leverage multicloud to create federated cloud applications that are distributed across multiple clouds, each providing an environment optimal for a given part of...

  32. Future Cloud Architecture Part I: Here Comes the Meta Cloud!

    As multicloud continues to become a greater reality for many organizations, so does the potential architectural complexity it can bring along with it. In this first part of a three-part podcast series dedicated to the future of cloud architecture, author Thomas Erl and industry thought leader…

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  33. Digital Transformation Stories & Lessons Learned Part II: Having a Strategy for Growth

    In this second part of the two-part interview with Dr. Tim Bottke (author of the best-selling book "Digital Transformation Payday: Navigate the Hype, Lower the Risks, Increase Return"), Thomas Erl ask Tim about how organizations can take steps to be successful with digital transformation,...

  34. Digital Transformation Stories & Lessons Learned Part I: The Importance of the Business Model

    Thomas Erl interviews Dr. Tim Bottke, author of the best-selling book "Digital Transformation Payday: Navigate the Hype, Lower the Risks, Increase Return" about some of the hard lessons learned during past digital transformation initiatives. In this first part of the two-part interview, Tim...

  35. Putting Together a Digital Transformation Framework

    Thomas Erl interviews Louwki Coetsee who describes what a digital transformation framework should and should not include, and further provides expert guidance as to how to go about creating and utilizing digital transformation frameworks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  36. A Digital Transformation Strategy Guide

    In this interview by Thomas Erl, AI strategist Orakwe John shares his insights regarding AI in business automation solutions and reveals key tips from his recently published Digital Transformation Strategy Guide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  37. Demystifying Data Science Model Training Part II: How Models Exist and What Happens When They are Trained

    The second half of a discussion with Thomas Erl and data science expert Wajid Khattak from Jaguar Land Rover delves into how data science algorithms and models physically exist and what happens behind the scenes when models get trained. Wajid also shares his thoughts on the future of data science...

  38. Demystifying Data Science Model Training Part I: Understanding the Algorithm, the Model and the Training

    Thomas Erl interviews data science expert Wajid Khattak to delve into what exactly happens with models are trained (and retrained) as part of machine learning and AI systems, and to explore the role of the algorithms. This podcast is part one of a two-part conversation with Wajid. Hosted on…

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  39. Designing AI-Driven Solutions with Design Thinking Part II: Applying Design Thinking & AI

    Part II of Thomas Erl's interview with design thinking and AI expert Art Ligthart, during which they discuss what to do when you detect flawed data in an AI system, how AI can be used to improve customer-centricity, and Art's top design thinking challenges and pitfalls. Hosted on Acast. See...

  40. Designing AI-Driven Solutions with Design Thinking Part I: Understanding Design Thinking and AI

    Thomas Erl interviews design thinking and AI expert Art Ligthart to explore contemporary solution design approaches using design thinking processes and AI technology. Topics include establishing a suitable planning and design starting point, as well as understanding the relationships between…

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  41. Tackling the Financial Side of Digital Transformations

    The focus of digital transformations is often on achieving strategic business goals, along with the necessary adoption of new technology and the transformation of business processes and operations. But for all of that to happen successfully, it needs to make financial sense. The scope of digital...

  42. RPA from the Trenches Part II: Lessons Learned from Building RPA Bots

    Robotic process automation (RPA) experts Berend Ossevoort and Kevin den Ouden share with Thomas Erl techniques and lessons learned from designing and developing RPA bots as part of greater RPA solutions. Topics covered include RPA bot orchestration, RPA bot design considerations, integrating RPA...

  43. RPA from the Trenches Part I: Pros and Cons of Working with Robotic Process Automation

    Thomas Erl explores modern-day robotic process automation with RPA experts Berend Ossevoort and Kevin den Ouden. Topics covered include what contemporary RPA bots are capable of doing and not doing, common RPA adoption challenges that organizations are facing, and RPA scalability issues. This...

  44. ERP in the Digital Era

    Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) has been around for decades and ERP systems continue to remain central to the business operations of many organizations. But with the need to bring in contemporary digital automation technologies and a shift toward more data-centric automation and more...

  45. A 5-Step Formula to Digital Transformation Success Part II: Design Thinking and Adopting Customer-Centricity

    In Part II of Thomas Erl's interview with Howard Tiersky, Howard explores design thinking as it relates to customer journey mapping and also explains how to tackle common challenges companies face when attempting to adopt a more customer-centric approach with their digital business. Hosted on...

  46. Realizing Customer-Centricity in a Digital World

    What does it mean for a company to be customer-centric? More importantly, how can customer-centricity be realized in business and with digital technology? In this podcast, Thomas Erl discusses the difference between product-orientation and customer-orientation and explains how the adoption of...

  47. When to Delegate to a Machine: Human vs. IT-Driven Decision-Making

    Is your organization ready to delegate more business decisions to machines? Time to think about this carefully, as your competitors may already be doing so. In this podcast, Thomas Erl raises considerations and concerns to take into account when an organization wants to begin delegating...

  48. Blockchain in the IT Enterprise, Like a Square Block in a Round Hole?

    Building a private blockchain in the IT enterprise. Is it a good idea? In this podcast, Thomas Erl explores how blockchain's immutable data storage can be of benefit to any type of digital business that wants to protect the integrity of its business data. For a transcript of this podcast, visit:...

  49. Leadership Intelligence, the Key to Navigating a Digital Transformation

    How can data intelligence improve your organization's leadership? It comes down to leaders becoming more adept at utilizing data intelligence and positioning data science technology correctly within their digital enterprise and as part of their overall digital transformation roadmap. In this...

  50. Digital Transformation is Not Everyone’s Cup of Tea

    As Bill Gates was once quoted as stating, “It’s fine to celebrate success, but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.” For every digital transformation success story, there have been several that did not end well and others that have not ended at all, but have instead been veering...

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Insights, opinions and expert perspectives about the ever-changing world of AI, digital technology and digital transformation. Brought to you in a concise, to-the-point podcast series by LinkedIn Top Voice and best-selling IT author Thomas Erl.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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